The largest allocation corresponds to new air connections from Zaragoza Airport, for which the City Council is committing €20.56 million between 2026 and 2032. A further €2.1 million has been earmarked for the Huerva River, linked to contract improvements, while investment has been scheduled for the project, construction work and site supervision for the Holy Week Museum, with measures planned between 2026 and 2029.
During the debate, Councillor for Finance Blanca Solans defended the amendments, saying they would bring forward investments for the Fire Service, help the Local Police acquire vehicles deemed necessary and complete various Education and Libraries projects at the Delicias Civic Centre.
VOX REJECTS MULTI-YEAR COMMITMENTS
The proposal has drawn criticism from opposition groups. Zaragoza en Común spokesperson Elena Tomás reproached the municipal government, saying it "does nothing but make budget amendments," while Vox spokesperson Eva Torres distinguished between the measures corresponding to 2026, which she supported, and the multi-year commitments, which she rejected because she believes they "mortgage the budget" of future years. Torres said her group supports projects such as the airport and Holy Week, but not this model of long-term financial commitments.
From the PSOE, Marta Aparicio spoke of a "lack of planning" and said that the vehicles for the Local Police were already necessary when the budget was drawn up. The Socialist councillor also criticised the transfer of €80,000 from museum funding to finance the Garnacha Fair, the National Meeting of Young Members of Religious Brotherhoods and Confraternities, the eclipse and the Turespaña councillors’ social programme. "You are cutting culture to pay for Mrs Chueca’s parties and celebrations," she said. Independent councillor Marisa Gaspar announced her support for the proposal, which was ultimately approved.
